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Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

United Parcel Service, Inc. Compensation and benefits decreased by 12.8% to $3.24B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.0%, from $3.27B to $3.24B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows relatively stable performance with a 0.8% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

Fluctuations often correlate with seasonal hiring patterns, bonus cycles, or changes in headcount.

Detailed definition

This includes short-term obligations related to employee compensation, bonuses, and benefits that are expected to be set...

Peer comparison

Highly dependent on labor intensity; logistics companies typically have high employee-related liabilities.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_employee_related_liabilities_current

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.74B$3.81B$3.82B$3.42B$3.38B$3.64B$4.05B$3.01B$2.96B$3.34B$3.22B$3.22B$3.31B$3.53B$3.66B$3.27B$3.22B$3.48B$3.72B$3.24B
QoQ Change+1.8%+0.4%-10.5%-1.2%+7.9%+11.1%-25.6%-1.7%+12.8%-3.5%-0.2%+2.8%+6.6%+3.6%-10.5%-1.5%+7.8%+6.9%-12.8%
YoY Change-9.7%-4.3%+6.0%-11.9%-12.3%-8.3%-20.4%+6.8%+11.7%+5.6%+13.4%+1.7%-2.6%-1.4%+1.6%-1.0%
Range$2.96B$4.05B
CAGR-3.0%
Avg YoY Growth-1.6%
Median YoY Growth-1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported compensation and benefits of $3.24B in Q1 2026.
How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits decreased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $3.27B to $3.24B.
What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits has grown at a 0.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.57B to $3.72B.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term money owed to employees for wages and benefits.